Leicester City linked with fresh move for Jonathan Ikone
Leicester City are reportedly one of many clubs keeping tabs on France international Jonathan Ikone.
According to the football transfer rumours in British and French media, Leicester City are linked with fresh move for Jonathan Ikone.
The France international joined Lille from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee in the region of 5 million euros in July 2018. His contract expires in the summer of 2023.
The forward has banged in four goals and provided seven assists in 36 matches for Lille last term on all fronts.
The 22-year-old is considered to be one of the best forwards in France.
Jonathan Ikone has represented France at Under-16, Under-17, Under-18, Under-19, Under-20 and Under-21 level, winning 51 caps and scoring 20 goals, before making his senior international debut in September 2019. As a member of France national football team, Ikone won four caps and he scored one goal.
The France international is set to be a man in demand in the summer transfer window, with a host of clubs queuing up to pursue his signature.
Brendan Rodgers needs to tighten up his attack and a forward would be a welcome addition.
The report claims that Leicester City manager has extensively scouted Ikone and is considering a move for the forward.
The Foxes are desperate to make an impact in the summer transfer window.
The France international would be a versatile addition for the Leicester City, having featured at attacking midfield and in a wider midfield role. His versatile nature can help the manager to be more flexible with the formations.
According to the report, “Lille star Jonathan Ikone is attracting interest from Premier League clubs. The forward is wanted by Leicester City and Chelsea, per a report from Le10Sport. The source claims Lille are having a fire sale this summer, with the likes of Victor Osimhen, Gabriel Magalhães, Mike Maignan and Boubakary Soumare all likely to go. Ikone has enjoyed a good few seasons and Lille are happy to let him go for a good offer. Inter Milan also have an interest in the player, but that may depend on the future of Lautaro Martinez.”
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Leicester City have to fork out a huge transfer fee if they are genuinely interested in the France international.
Good signing for Leicester City?
It is smart from the club to invest in younger players, rather than splashing out big money on experienced players with no resale value.
The 22-year-old is a promising young forward and could be a good addition to Leicester City’s squad.
If he manages to fulfill his potential with them, the transfer would seem like a bargain in future.
The ball is in Leicester City’s court and they need to take a decision on signing Jonathan Ikone.
How strong that interest is and whether Leicester City will make a move remains to be seen but it is certainly one worth keeping an eye on.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
